#402106 Hex Color
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#402106 is a very dark, warm brown with subdued orange undertones and a heavy, grounded feel. Its low lightness creates a serious, secluded mood that suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.6:1 contrast, or reserve it for strong accents and large type.
Questions about #402106
What is #402106 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #402106 is rgb(64, 33, 6), in HSL hsl(28, 83%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 91%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #402106?
#402106 pairs well with cream, muted terracotta, and olive because those lighter, softened tones relieve its near-black depth without making the palette feel stark. Use one warmer pairing as an accent while keeping this brown in a dominant or supporting role.
Is #402106 readable on white or black?
#402106 has a 14.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.